Update February 2: What's in an oyster roast?

Update January 31: Event organizers believe that this year's Lowcountry Oyster Festival may have been the biggest yet with crowds surpassing 10,000 people.

The Post and Courier reports that the crows was so large that an extra 5 tons of oysters had to be hauled into Boone Hall Plantation -- that's in addition to the 65,000 pounds brought in before the gates opened at 10:30 a.m.

First reporting: You're invited to Boone Hall Plantation's Lowcountry Oyster Festival, a tribute to the mighty mollusk so many of us know and love.

Highlights of Sunday’s rain or shine main event include the legendary “Oyster Shucking & Eating Contest,” selection of domestic and imported beers, live entertainment on the Main Stage, and a Kids Corner complete with pony rides and jump castles.